Patient Meals Specialist - Flexible Hours

Mahaska Health; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa, IA, seeks a part-time Culinary Services Associate to support daily hospital food service operations, preparing, assembling, and delivering meals that meet patient dietary needs.

You will work as part of a small team, keep areas clean and safe, follow diet orders, and assist with cafeteria service and simple cooking as needed. Weekend shifts and varied hours are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or institutional food service is a plus.
• Ability to follow diets, safety guidelines, and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and assemble patient meals according to prescribed diets, allergies, and texture modifications.
• Complete tray set-up, salad/sandwich preparation, and procuring food from refrigerator, freezer or other storage location.
• Set-up cafeteria serving line and salad bar.
• Deliver and pick up trays to patient rooms and retrieve them in a timely, courteous manner.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures in compliance with hospital standards.
• Assist with cafeteria service, including simple cooking, serving, and cashiering as needed.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa, IA, seeks a part-time Culinary Services Associate to support daily hospital food service operations, preparing, assembling, and delivering meals that meet patient dietary needs.

You will work as part of a small team, keep areas clean and safe, follow diet orders, and assist with cafeteria service and simple cooking as needed. Weekend shifts and varied hours are included.